The annual Training Top 125 ranks companies for excellence in employer-sponsored training and development programs. The hospital has been included in the ranking annually since 2006.

Published on: 02/03/2014

MIAMI — Miami Children’s Hospital (MCH) has once again been named among top 125 training organizations in the nation by Training magazine, the leading publication for learning and development professionals. The annual Training Top 125 ranks companies for excellence in employer-sponsored training and development programs. The hospital has been included in the ranking annually since 2006. This prestigious award includes healthcare and business organizations, such as Coldwell Banker, Blue Cross & Blue Shield, MasterCard Worldwide, Mohawk Industries, Wells Fargo & Co. and Capital One.

The Training Top 125 ranking is based on myriad benchmarking statistics such as total training budget; percentage of payroll; number of training hours per employee program; goals, evaluation, measurement, and workplace surveys; hours of training per employee annually; and detailed formal programs. The ranking is determined by assessing a range of qualitative and quantitative factors, including financial investment in employee development, the scope of development programs, and how closely such development efforts are linked to business goals and objectives.

“We are delighted that we are again recognized for our commitment to excellence in training. At Miami Children’s, we understand the value of providing innovative training and advancement tools to support staff in offering the best care and service to the patients and families we serve,” said Michael Kushner, Senior Vice President and Chief Talent Officer of Miami Children’s Hospital.

About Miami Children’s Hospital
Founded in 1950 by Variety Clubs International, Miami Children's Hospital® is South Florida’s only licensed specialty hospital exclusively for children, with more than 650 attending physicians and over 130 pediatric sub-specialists. The 289-bed hospital is renowned for excellence in all aspects of pediatric medicine. In fact, it is the only hospital in Florida to be ranked in all 10 pediatric specialties assessed by U.S. News & World Report in its annual Best Children's Hospitals rankings for three consecutive years, 2011, 2012 and 2013-14. The hospital is also home to the largest pediatric teaching program in the southeastern United States and has been designated an American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet facility, the nursing profession’s most prestigious institutional honor.

About Training magazine
Training is a 50-year-old professional development magazine written for training, human resources, and business management professionals in all industries that advocate training and workforce development as a business tool. Training also produces world-class conferences, expositions, and digital products that focus on job-related, employer-sponsored training and education in the working world. Training is published by Lakewood Media Group.

About Nicklaus Children’s Hospital

Founded in 1950 by Variety Clubs International, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is South Florida’s only licensed specialty hospital exclusively for children, with nearly 800 attending physicians and more than 475 pediatric subspecialists. The 289-bed hospital – known as Miami Children’s Hospital from 1983 through 2014 – is renowned for excellence in all aspects of pediatric medicine, with many programs routinely ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report. The hospital is also home to the largest pediatric teaching program in the southeastern United States and has been designated an American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet facility, the nursing profession’s most prestigious institutional honor. For more information, please visit www.nicklauschildrens.org.